1984 Opel Ascona vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 9 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 476 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, 1993 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Ascona | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Ascona | 968 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
