1988 Nissan Vanette vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 420 kg more than 1980 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Vanette | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Vanette | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2610 mm |
