2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1983 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1983 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 598 kg more than 1983 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 Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1983 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Pilot | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
