1985 Opel Ascona vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 22 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 575 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Ascona | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Ascona | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
