2005 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 24 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), 2005 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 495 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, 2005 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Chairman | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Chairman | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
