1984 Opel Ascona vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2002 Renault Avantime is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 717 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, 2002 Renault Avantime (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Ascona | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Ascona | Avantime |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1641 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
