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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 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 490 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 (218 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm). 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 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
