2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 Fiat Doblo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 375 kg more than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Doblo (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Doblo | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Doblo | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
