1979 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Ascona (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Opel Ascona (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Lancer | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
