1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1973 Opel Ascona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1973 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 547 kg more than 1973 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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Camaro | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
