2006 Honda Insight vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Insight | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
