1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 260 kg more than 1975 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 (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Commodore | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
