1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 730 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. 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 V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |
