1985 Opel Ascona vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 1987 Porsche 959 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 959 weights approximately 530 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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Ascona | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Ascona | 959 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
