1998 Honda Today vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 17 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 340 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
