2007 BMW 335 vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 900 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 335 | Ascona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |