2001 BMW Compact vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 20 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 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Compact is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 530 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, 2001 BMW Compact (237 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Compact will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Compact | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
