1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 1 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 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Prelude weights approximately 175 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, 1982 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Prelude | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
