1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1985 Opel Ascona is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1985 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 2300 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
