1974 Opel Ascona vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (74 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Ascona weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett.
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, 1977 Opel Kadett (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Ascona. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1974 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1974 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Opel Ascona | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Ascona | Kadett |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1194 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |