1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 14 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, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino (62 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 291 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
Make | Opel | Suzuki |
Model | Ascona | Cappuccino |
Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1583 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |