1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 930 kg more than 1969 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | Lagonda | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
