1985 Opel Ascona vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Opel Ascona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 880 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, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Ascona | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Ascona | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
