1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 520 kg more than 1981 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
