2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 27 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 46 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Palio | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
