1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 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 120 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1980 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1980 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Ascona | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Ascona | Accord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |