1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 19 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1436 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Ascona | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3360 mm |
