1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1997 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 205 is newer by 16 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 205. (102 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 258 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 205. 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 (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1997 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Ascona | 205 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
