1996 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 15 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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 300 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi Galant | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Galant | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
