1985 Audi 90 vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1985 Audi 90 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 1,992 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Audi 90 (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 90 weights approximately 130 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 90 (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 90 | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | 90 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
