2000 Citroen C3 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2000 Citroen C3 is newer by 19 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C3 (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 69 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C3 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
