2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2001 Fiat Stilo 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Stilo (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 138 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, 1981 Opel Ascona (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Stilo | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
