1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1985 Toyota Soarer is newer by 4 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 130 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, 1985 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
