1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona.
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, 1972 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Ascona | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Ascona | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |