1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 11 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (133 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 220 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, 1992 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Prelude | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
