1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1971 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, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Lagonda | Rekord |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |