2007 BMW M vs. 1972 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1972 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Ascona.
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 M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 1972 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
