1983 Opel Ascona vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Corolla (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 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, 2003 Toyota Corolla (127 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Ascona | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
