1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 30 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1592 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 2606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3099 mm |
