1986 Opel Ascona vs. 2004 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 18 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. Both 1986 Opel Ascona and 2004 Suzuki Jimny are equipped with a 1,297 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Jimny (79 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 105 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, 2004 Suzuki Jimny (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Ascona | 2004 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Ascona | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |
