1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 Opel Senator
To start off, both 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1986 Opel Senator were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1986 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 500 kg more than 1986 Opel Senator. 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 V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Senator. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1986 Opel Senator | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | V8 Vantage | Senator |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |