2008 BMW 118 vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 38 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 310 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, 2008 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 118 | Ascona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |