1972 Holden Torana 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 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 192 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. 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 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Torana | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Torana | Ascona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1159 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |