1971 GAZ 24 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 GAZ 24. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 GAZ 24 would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 GAZ 24 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 GAZ 24. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1971 GAZ 24. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 GAZ 24 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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, 1975 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 GAZ 24. (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 GAZ 24.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 GAZ 24 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | GAZ | Opel |
| Model | 24 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
