2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1983 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 190 kg more than 1983 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Fiat Palio (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 1983 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Palio | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2580 mm |
