2003 AC Aceca vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 22 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 490 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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Aceca | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |
