1981 Opel Ascona vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster weights approximately 181 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 Mini Cooper Roadster (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Ascona | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Opel | Mini |
| Model | Ascona | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2466 mm |
