2007 BMW 130 vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1971 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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 130 | Ascona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |