1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1977 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 430 kg more than 1977 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. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1977 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Commodore | Ascona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |