1954 DKW Coupe vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Coupe would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 DKW Coupe. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 41 kg more than 1954 DKW Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Coupe. (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Coupe | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | DKW | Opel |
| Model | Coupe | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 879 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2580 mm |
