1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1986 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1986 Toyota Camry is newer by 11 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 1 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Camry weights approximately 78 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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, 1986 Toyota Camry, 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Camry. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 1986 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Ascona | Camry |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |