1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 654 kg more than 1982 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Park Avenue | Ascona |
Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2580 mm |