1985 Holden Camira vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1985 Holden Camira 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. Both 1985 Holden Camira and 1981 Opel Ascona are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Camira (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Camira should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Camira weights approximately 1 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, 1981 Opel Ascona (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Camira. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Camira | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Camira | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
