2006 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
