1999 Honda NSX vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 460 kg more than 1971 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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda NSX | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | NSX | Ascona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |