1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 23 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 594 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, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1975 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1975 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daewoo Chairman | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Daewoo | Opel |
Model | Chairman | Ascona |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |