1984 Opel Ascona vs. 2011 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 27 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1110 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, 2011 SsangYong Stavic (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Ascona | 2011 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Ascona | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
