1984 Fiat Panda vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Fiat Panda 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 330 kg more than 1984 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Panda | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Panda | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2580 mm |
