1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1987 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 191 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (110 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 895 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Omega. (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1987 Opel Omega | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Lagonda | Omega |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2740 mm |