2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (158 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 750 kg more than 1969 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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Vanquish | Commodore |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |