1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 14 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 510 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Ascona | 406 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
