1975 Opel Ascona vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 530 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 393 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 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Ascona | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
