2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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 Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Vanquish | GT |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |