1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi 400 weights approximately 100 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 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Opel | Venturi |
| Model | Ascona | 400 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
