1979 Opel Ascona vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 252 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Opel Ascona | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Ascona | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2408 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
