1953 Nissan Sports vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 170 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Opel Ascona (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sports | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 1297 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2640 mm |
