1982 Opel Ascona vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 3 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 380 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Opel Ascona | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Ascona | 930 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |