2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (142 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | V12 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 142 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |