1982 Opel Ascona vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 195 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Ascona | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Publica |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
