1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 9 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 462 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | LeSabre | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2580 mm |
