1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1986 Tatra T613
To start off, 1986 Tatra T613 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Tatra T613 weights approximately 640 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, 1986 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1986 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Opel | Tatra |
| Model | Ascona | T613 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |
