1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Express is newer by 18 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1284 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, 1999 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Express | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2580 mm |
