1985 Opel Ascona vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1985 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 260 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Ascona | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
