1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore 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 429 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 820 kg more than 1970 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | V8 Vantage | Commodore |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |