1974 Opel Ascona vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 36 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1974 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Ascona.
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, 2010 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Opel Ascona | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Ascona | 325 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1194 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
