1981 Lada 1200 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1981 Lada 1200 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada 1200 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lada 1200 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 1200 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |
