1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander is newer by 25 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 3,308 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 320 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, 2006 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
