1987 Fiat 126 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1987 Fiat 126 is newer by 12 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 425 kg more than 1987 Fiat 126. 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Fiat 126 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 126 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2640 mm |