1985 Fiat Regata vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1985 Fiat Regata is newer by 1 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Regata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Fiat Regata (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Regata should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Fiat Regata weights approximately 76 kg more than 1984 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 Fiat Regata (136 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Fiat Regata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Regata | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Regata | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
