1980 Opel Ascona vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 30 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 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona.
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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona. 2010 Nissan Titan 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. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Ascona | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Ascona | Titan |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |