2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 680 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1975 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1975 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Park Avenue | Ascona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |