1969 Buick GS vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 350 kg more than 2011 Ascari A10.
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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Buick | Ascari |
| Model | GS | A10 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2636 mm |
