1970 Opel Ascona vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 43 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1670 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Opel Ascona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Ascona | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Ascona | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2745 mm |
