1986 Opel Ascona vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 26 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 764 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Ascona | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
