1986 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 625 kg more than 1974 Opel Admiral. 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Lagonda | Admiral |
Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 80 L |