1979 Honda Accord vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1980 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Ascona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |