2001 Honda Fuya Jo vs. 1974 Opel Ascona

To start off, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,194 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1974 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Ascona weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo.

Because 1974 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Fuya Jo (149 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Fuya Jo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Ascona. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo has automatic transmission and 1974 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1974 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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