1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Corolla (123 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 24 kg more than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
