1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2006 Opel Antara

To start off, 2006 Opel Antara is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 97 more horse power than 2006 Opel Antara. (212 HP @ 1400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Antara.

Because 2006 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Opel Antara (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2006 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1984 Aston Martin Lagonda 2006 Opel Antara
Make Aston Martin Opel
Model Lagonda Antara
Year Released 1984 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5339 cc 1899 cc
Horse Power 309 HP 212 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 1400 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 542 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1760 mm