1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1973 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1973 Opel Ascona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Ascona weights approximately 316 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven.
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, 1971 Lotus Seven (92 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm). This means 1971 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lotus Seven | 1973 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Seven | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2440 mm |
