1986 Opel Ascona vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 27 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 1145 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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Ascona | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Ascona | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
