2006 Mazda 3 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 Mazda 3 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 31 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 3. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 3 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 3 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 3 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
