1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1993 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 18 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 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 278 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, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona. 1993 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1975 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1975 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 1993 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Ascona | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3516 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |
