1986 Opel Ascona vs. 2003 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2003 Toyota Tundra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 800 kg more than 1986 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, 2003 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Ascona | 2003 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3270 mm |
