1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, 1987 Porsche 928 is newer by 7 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 928 weights approximately 520 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, 1987 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Ascona | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Ascona | 928 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
