2006 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona would be higher. Both 2006 Nissan Hardbody and 1980 Opel Ascona are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Hardbody (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Hardbody (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Hardbody | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Hardbody | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
