1979 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 706 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, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Eldorado | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Eldorado | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
