1994 Opel Omega vs. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1994 Opel Omega. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 289 kg more than 1994 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1994 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1994 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Opel Omega | 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Opel | Aston Martin |
Model | Omega | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |