1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 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), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 636 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Park Avenue | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
