1975 Opel Ascona vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 36 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 613 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, 2011 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Ascona | 123 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
