1976 Opel Ascona vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 1984 Toyota Century is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 850 kg more than 1976 Opel Ascona.
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. 1984 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1976 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1976 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Opel Ascona | 1984 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Century |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
