2008 Nissan Titan vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 33 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1975 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1975 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Titan | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Titan | Ascona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |