2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1706 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Opel Ascona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |
