1979 Fiat Campagnola 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 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat Campagnola (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 590 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 Fiat Campagnola (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat Campagnola | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Campagnola | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
