1978 BMW 725 vs. 1974 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 1974 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 725 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
