1991 Honda Legend vs. 1986 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1991 Honda Legend is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Legend weights approximately 630 kg more than 1986 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, 1991 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Legend | 1986 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Legend | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
