1986 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1986 Opel Rekord 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 220 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 985 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Lagonda | Rekord |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |