1975 Opel Ascona vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 37 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 68 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
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, 2012 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Opel | Lotus |
Model | Ascona | Exige |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 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 | 1010 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |