1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 420 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 300 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
