1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 706 kg more than 1981 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Caprice | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
