1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2012 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Voyager 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 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Voyager (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 1090 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 Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Voyager 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 Voyager | |
| Make | Opel | Chrysler |
| Model | Ascona | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 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 |
