1988 Buick Estate vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 865 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Estate | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
