1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1983 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1983 Opel Ascona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 805 kg more than 1983 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1983 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Caprice | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
