1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1020 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Riviera | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |
