1985 Audi 100 vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1985 Audi 100 and 1985 Opel Ascona were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,921 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 100 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Audi 100 (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 100 | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | 100 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1921 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
