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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (47 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 289 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 (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (69 Nm @ 3500 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 | 965 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 40 L |