1974 Opel Ascona vs. 2006 BMW 630
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 32 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1974 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1974 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, 2006 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Ascona. 2006 BMW 630 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. 2006 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Opel Ascona | 2006 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Ascona | 630 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1194 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |
