1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 406 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 406 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 481 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, 1997 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Ascona | 406 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
