1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1980 Renault 4
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 4 would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 1980 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Renault 4. 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 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1980 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Ascona | 4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
