1970 Opel Ascona vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Ascona (80 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Ascona weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Opel Ascona (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 2006 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Ascona | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Opel | Smart |
| Model | Ascona | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1820 mm |
