1984 Opel Ascona vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 28 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Ascona | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Ascona | 320 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
