1995 Honda Today vs. 1974 Opel Ascona

To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,194 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Ascona (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Ascona weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Opel Ascona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Opel Ascona (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.

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