2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 26 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 926 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, 2007 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Lucerne | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
