1983 BMW M6 vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Opel Ascona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW M6 weights approximately 581 kg more than 1984 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M6 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
