1979 Opel Ascona vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 212 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. 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 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Opel Ascona | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Ascona | 100 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2408 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
