2000 Dodge Stealth vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2000 Dodge Stealth 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 716 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, 2000 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Stealth | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Stealth | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |
