2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 480 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 GAZ 3111 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | GAZ | Opel |
| Model | 3111 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
