2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 700 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Santa Fe | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
