1971 Opel Ascona vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 610 kg more than 1971 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Ascona | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Ascona | Volare |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |