1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 21 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 458 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona. 1996 Toyota Cresta 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. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
