1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 276 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 Honda Prelude (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Prelude | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |
