2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 525 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 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Chairman | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Chairman | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
