1996 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Mira (64 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 145 kg more than 1980 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Opel Ascona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Opel Ascona (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Mira | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Mira | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
