1974 Buick GS vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 710 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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | GS | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
