1982 Opel Ascona vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is newer by 31 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 weights approximately 1060 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Ascona | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Ascona | ActiveHybrid 5 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
