1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1961 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 130 kg more than 1961 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1961 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Ascona | 1961 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Ascona | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 29 L |