1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1982 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona 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 5 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 Opel Ascona.
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, 1980 Opel Ascona (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (99 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Ascona | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Ascona | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |
