1955 Nissan Sports vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 264 kg more than 1955 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, 1981 Opel Ascona (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Nissan Sports | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sports | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 859 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2580 mm |
