1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 28 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Ascona weights approximately 75 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Euro 1 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
