1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 28 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 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 931 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Ascona | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
