1979 Opel Ascona vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 448 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Opel Ascona | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Ascona | Hilux |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2408 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3090 mm |