1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 615 kg more than 1980 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1980 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1980 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
