2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 518 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
