2005 Honda Fit vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Honda Fit 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Fit weights approximately 10 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Fit | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |
