1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 890 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Ascona | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
