2002 Opel Omega vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 740 kg more than 2002 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 Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Opel Omega | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Opel | Aston Martin |
Model | Omega | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2920 mm |