1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1982 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 721 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
