1979 Opel Ascona vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Ascona 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 107 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 482 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Opel Ascona | 2012 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Opel | Tata |
| Model | Ascona | Nano |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2408 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |
