1973 Opel Ascona vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1973 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 710 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Ascona | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Ascona | 928 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 5396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
