1998 Honda Today vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1998 Honda Today 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 292 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Opel Ascona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
