2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 530 kg more than 1984 Opel Rekord. 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
