1983 Opel Ascona vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1983 Opel Ascona is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Ascona weights approximately 190 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Ascona | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Ascona | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
