1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1988 Opel Vectra is newer by 7 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. Both 1981 Opel Ascona and 1988 Opel Vectra are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Vectra (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 331 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, 1988 Opel Vectra (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Ascona | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
