1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 4 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 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Camaro | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
