1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 137 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
