1982 Opel Ascona vs. 1970 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Ascona (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 167 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Opel Ascona (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.

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