1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avalon 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (280 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 620 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 Toyota Avalon (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
