1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Ascona (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Renault 10. 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, 1980 Opel Ascona (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Ascona | 1970 Renault 10 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Ascona | 10 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |