1997 BMW 850 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 16 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 895 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 850 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
