2005 Lada 110 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Lada 110 is newer by 35 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Ascona (80 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Lada 110. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada 110 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Because 1970 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 1970 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lada 110, 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, 1970 Opel Ascona (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada 110. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada 110.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada 110 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | 110 | Ascona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |