1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 50 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125.
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 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 125 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |