2009 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 320 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
