1985 Opel Ascona vs. 1985 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 1985 Opel Ascona and 1985 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Astra. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Ascona weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Astra. 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 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Astra. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Ascona | 1985 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ascona | Astra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
