1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 150 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
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 (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Ascona | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1583 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |