2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1486 kg more than 1981 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Range Rover | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
