1986 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1986 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 222 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 950 kg more than 1986 Opel Omega. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1986 Opel Omega | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Lagonda | Omega |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
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 | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |