1982 Opel Ascona vs. 2011 Audi A7
To start off, 2011 Audi A7 is newer by 29 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A7 (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A7 weights approximately 920 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.
Because 2011 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Opel Ascona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi A7 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Ascona | 2011 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Opel | Audi |
| Model | Ascona | A7 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2913 mm |
