2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1591 kg more than 1984 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 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Range Rover | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
