1975 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 BMW 316 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 316 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 316 weights approximately 145 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 316 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 316 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |