1971 Opel Ascona vs. 1975 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1975 Toyota Celica 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Celica weights approximately 62 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 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Ascona | 1975 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Ascona | Celica |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |