1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Opel Ascona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 456 kg more than 1984 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (486 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chrysler | Opel |
| Model | Charger | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |
