1995 Honda Today vs. 1986 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Ascona weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 1986 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
