1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 15 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 185 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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
