1997 Infiniti QX4 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1997 Infiniti QX4 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 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Infiniti QX4 (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 1020 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 Infiniti QX4 (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Infiniti QX4 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Infiniti | Opel |
| Model | QX4 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
