2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 23 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 628 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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Venture | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1678 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
