1987 Fiat Regata vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1987 Fiat Regata is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Fiat Regata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Ascona (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Fiat Regata. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Ascona weights approximately 34 kg more than 1987 Fiat Regata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Fiat Regata (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Fiat Regata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat Regata | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Regata | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
