1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1963 Singer Vogue II
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Singer Vogue II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Singer Vogue II would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1963 Singer Vogue II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Singer Vogue II weights approximately 90 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Singer Vogue II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 1963 Singer Vogue II | |
| Make | Opel | Singer |
| Model | Ascona | Vogue II |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| 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 | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
