1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1981 Mazda Cosmo 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 78 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 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Cosmo | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
