1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1960 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Volvo P 1800 (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1980 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1960 Volvo P 1800 (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Ascona | 1960 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Ascona | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 84.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
