2009 BMW 318 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 34 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 465 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.
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 318 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 318 | Ascona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |