1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 449 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 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Opel Ascona | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Ascona | Accord |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2741 mm |