2006 Fiat Punto vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 Fiat Punto is newer by 25 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Punto (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 Fiat Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Punto (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Punto | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
