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 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 55 kg more than 1981 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 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 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
