2009 BMW 750 vs. 1974 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1974 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 1040 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 750 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Ascona. 2009 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1974 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1974 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 1974 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 750 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2440 mm |
