1982 Opel Ascona vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 568 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 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Opel Ascona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Ascona | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2659 mm |
