1995 BMW S3 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 14 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 705 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, 1995 BMW S3 (260 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm). This means 1995 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | S3 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
