2000 Fiat Punto vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2000 Fiat Punto 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, 1981 Opel Ascona (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 54 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto. 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 (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Punto. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Punto | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
