2007 Kia Cee'd vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2007 Kia Cee'd is newer by 26 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 6 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 213 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Cee'd | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Cee'd | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |
