1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1981 Opel Ascona and 1981 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 146 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Opel Ascona | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Opel | Holden |
Model | Ascona | Commodore |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |