1985 Opel Ascona vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 9 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 265 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, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Ascona | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Ascona | 200 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
