1981 Opel Ascona vs. 1999 Honda CR-V
To start off, 1999 Honda CR-V is newer by 18 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda CR-V weights approximately 480 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, 1999 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Opel Ascona | 1999 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Ascona | CR-V |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |