2000 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daewoo Lanos (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Because 1980 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Lanos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Daewoo Lanos (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Daewoo Lanos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Lanos | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Lanos | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1348 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
