1945 Jeep CJ2 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Jeep CJ2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Jeep CJ2 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Jeep CJ2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1945 Jeep CJ2. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1945 Jeep CJ2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Jeep CJ2 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1945 Jeep CJ2 (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1945 Jeep CJ2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Jeep CJ2 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | CJ2 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2580 mm |
