1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 12 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1070 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | V8 Vantage | Ascona |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |