1978 Opel Ascona vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1978 Opel Ascona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Ascona | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | Ascona | 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |