1985 Opel Ascona vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 28 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 964 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Ascona | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Opel | Jaguar |
| Model | Ascona | XJ |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3032 mm |
