1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1986 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 309 is newer by 5 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, 1986 Peugeot 309 (115 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 120 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 309.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 309. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1986 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Ascona | 309 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
