1975 Opel Ascona vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna is newer by 32 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 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 993 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.
Because 1975 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona. 2007 Toyota Sienna 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. 2007 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Opel Ascona | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Ascona | Sienna |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3040 mm |