1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1982 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Camry (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Camry weights approximately 80 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, 1982 Toyota Camry (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Camry |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
