1975 Opel Ascona vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 498 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona. 2005 Porsche 911 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. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Ascona | 911 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |