1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1975 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1975 Opel Ascona and 1975 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 20 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 147 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 1975 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ascona | Golf |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
