1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1996 Volvo 460
To start off, 1996 Volvo 460 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 460 (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 460 weights approximately 11 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, 1981 Opel Ascona (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 460. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1996 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Ascona | 460 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
