1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover 2000 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1975 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, 1963 Rover 2000 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Ascona | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
