2005 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 513 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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1533 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
