2009 BMW 125 vs. 1974 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1974 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1974 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, 2009 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1974 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 125 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
