1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 15 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 726 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Park Avenue | Ascona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |