1981 Audi UR vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1981 Audi UR and 1981 Opel Ascona were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Audi UR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi UR (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi UR should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi UR weights approximately 230 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Audi UR (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Audi UR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi UR | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | UR | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
