1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1980 Opel Ascona. 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, 1971 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Ascona | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | Ascona | 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
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 | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |