1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1997 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Neon is newer by 17 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, 1997 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 99 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.
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, 1997 Plymouth Neon, 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, 1997 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona. 1997 Plymouth Neon 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. 1997 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Ascona | 1997 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Ascona | Neon |
Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |