1982 Opel Ascona vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 24 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, 2006 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 62 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1982 Opel Ascona (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Ascona | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Opel | Smart |
| Model | Ascona | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
