1984 Opel Ascona vs. 2001 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2001 Samsung SM5 is newer by 17 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 396 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, 2001 Samsung SM5 (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Samsung SM5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Ascona | 2001 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Opel | Samsung |
| Model | Ascona | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
