1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris is newer by 24 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 24 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (91 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
