1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 530 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | LeSabre | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
