2001 Citroen Osee vs. 1973 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1973 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Ascona.
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, 2001 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Ascona. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Osee | 1973 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Osee | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
