1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 22 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), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 974 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Virage | Rekord |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |