1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1991 Porsche 944
To start off, 1991 Porsche 944 is newer by 11 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 944 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 944 weights approximately 390 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, 1991 Porsche 944 (337 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Ascona | 1991 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Ascona | 944 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
