1978 Opel Senator vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator 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 116 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 885 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Opel | Aston Martin |
Model | Senator | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2920 mm |