2002 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Opel Ascona. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1979 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, both vehicles can yield 210 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 320 | Ascona |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |