1990 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1990 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jeep Cherokee (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 436 kg more than 1981 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 Jeep Cherokee (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jeep Cherokee | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Cherokee | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
