2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 36 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 508 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-8 | Ascona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |