1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1602 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 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, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 1602 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
