1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 880 kg more than 1966 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | V8 Vantage | Rekord |
Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 60 L |