2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1111 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotec Sirius weights approximately 270 kg more than 1975 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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1231 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec Sirius | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Lotec | Opel |
| Model | Sirius | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 1185 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 1346 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
