1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1994 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 306 is newer by 13 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, 1981 Opel Ascona (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 306. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Peugeot 306 (163 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1994 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Ascona | 306 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
