1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1981 Lotus Esprit 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 100 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 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lotus Esprit | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Esprit | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
