1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 913 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore. 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, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Lagonda | Commodore |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |