1984 Opel Ascona vs. 1985 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1985 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Commodore (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Commodore weights approximately 296 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, 1985 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Ascona | 1985 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Opel | Holden |
| Model | Ascona | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
