1986 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 120 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
