2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Panda weights approximately 180 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Panda | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
