1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2003 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 206 is newer by 22 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 206 (174 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 50 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, 2003 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2003 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Ascona | 206 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
