1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1989 Volvo 244
To start off, 1989 Volvo 244 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 244 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 244 weights approximately 294 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, 1989 Volvo 244 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 1989 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Ascona | 244 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
