1984 Opel Ascona vs. 1994 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1994 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 10 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 236 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, 1994 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Ascona | 1994 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Ascona | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
