1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 29 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lancia Musa (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Musa weights approximately 258 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, 2010 Lancia Musa (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Opel | Lancia |
| Model | Ascona | Musa |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
