1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1981 Renault 4
To start off, 1981 Renault 4 is newer by 6 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 307 kg more than 1981 Renault 4. 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, 1981 Renault 4, 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 4. (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 1981 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Ascona | 4 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
