1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 19 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (249 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 250 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Ascona | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Ascona | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 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 | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
