1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2002 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2002 Toyota Yaris is newer by 21 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 220 kg more than 2002 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2002 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
