1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 31 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1190 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Opel | Chrysler |
| Model | Ascona | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
