1994 Honda CRX vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1994 Honda CRX is newer by 13 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda CRX weights approximately 30 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, 1994 Honda CRX (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda CRX | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | CRX | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2580 mm |
