1984 Opel Ascona vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Opel Ascona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 61 kg more than 1984 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Ascona | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Corona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
