1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Camaro and 1982 Opel Ascona were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (163 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Camaro | Ascona |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4995 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |