1990 Eagle Summit vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1990 Eagle Summit 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Eagle Summit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Eagle Summit (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Summit should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Summit weights approximately 106 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 Eagle Summit (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Eagle Summit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Eagle Summit | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Eagle | Opel |
| Model | Summit | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
