1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1984 Renault 18
To start off, 1984 Renault 18 is newer by 3 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Renault 18. 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 (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1984 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Ascona | 18 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
