1990 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 6 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 456 kg more than 1984 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, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Lumina | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Lumina | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
