1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1970 Opel Ascona is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 798 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | LeSabre | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |
