2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1982 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Opel Ascona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Range Rover | Ascona |
Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |