1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1990 BMW Z1 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW Z1 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 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, 1990 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Z1 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
