1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1973 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1973 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 940 kg more than 1973 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Ascona. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1973 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Roadmaster | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
