1970 Opel Ascona vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 37 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona. 2007 Peugeot 307 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. 2007 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Ascona | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Ascona | 307 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
