2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | LR3 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
