1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 921 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2580 mm |
