1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 717 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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
