1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Commodore | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
