2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1983 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 24 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 613 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1983 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | CR-V | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1533 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
