1971 Lotus Elan vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 250 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Elan | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elan | Ascona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |