1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 29 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1970 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 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | GT 1 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
