2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1155 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 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
