1982 Opel Ascona vs. 1983 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1983 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 17 kg more than 1983 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Ascona | 1983 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
