1980 Audi 80 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi 80 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Audi 80 (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 80 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | 80 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
