1986 Opel Ascona vs. 2009 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2009 Peugeot 607 is newer by 23 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Peugeot 607 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 805 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, 2009 Peugeot 607 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Ascona | 2009 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Ascona | 607 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
