1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 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 1,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 163 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Ascona | Celica |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |