1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1997 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1997 Toyota Previa 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Previa weights approximately 600 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 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 1997 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Previa |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
