1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 355 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Ascona | 505 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
