2006 GMC Envoy vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1739 kg more than 1985 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Envoy | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
