1999 Lexus IS vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1999 Lexus IS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Opel Ascona. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus IS weights approximately 318 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lexus IS | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Lexus | Opel |
| Model | IS | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |
