1985 BMW 324 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1981 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 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 324 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
