1981 Austin Marina vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1981 Austin Marina 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 Austin Marina.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Marina | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
