1982 Opel Ascona vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 485 kg more than 1982 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Opel Admiral 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 1974 Opel Admiral. 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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona. 1982 Opel Ascona has automatic transmission and 1974 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1974 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Opel Ascona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Opel Ascona | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Ascona | Admiral |
Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |