1971 Opel Kadett vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1971 Opel Kadett. 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, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Kadett | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Opel | Aston Martin |
Model | Kadett | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2920 mm |