1993 Honda NSX vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 450 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 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
