1982 Opel Ascona vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 2 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 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 500 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.
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, 1984 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Opel Ascona | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Ascona | 604 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |