1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 886 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Riviera | Ascona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |