2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 28 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | LR2 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
