1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 790 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore. 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | V8 Vantage | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 65 L |