1985 Opel Ascona vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 24 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 1000 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, 2009 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Ascona | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Opel | Tata |
| Model | Ascona | Safari |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
