1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1995 Saab 900
To start off, 1995 Saab 900 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Saab 900 (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Saab 900 weights approximately 301 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 Saab 900 (177 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1995 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Opel | Saab |
| Model | Ascona | 900 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
