1985 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1985 Cadillac DeVille 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 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 620 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 Cadillac DeVille (272 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac DeVille | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | DeVille | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2580 mm |
