1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 578 kg more than 1982 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz 500 (405 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
