2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1972 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 503 kg more than 1972 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 1972 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Camaro | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
