1982 Opel Ascona vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 465 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.
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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Opel Ascona | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Opel | BMW |
Model | Ascona | 120 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |