1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada 1200 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Opel Ascona (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 1200 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
