1985 Opel Ascona vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 20 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), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 665 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, 2005 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Ascona | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Ascona | 75 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| 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 | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
