2004 BMW 118 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 118 (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 118 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1970 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, 2004 BMW 118 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 118 | Ascona |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |