1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Kadett 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 31 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 242 kg more than 1971 Opel Kadett. 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 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Ascona | Kadett |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |