1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Ascona (80 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 175 kg more than 1970 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, 1971 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Rekord | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Rekord | Ascona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |