1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500.
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. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1952 Abarth 1500 has manual transmission. 1952 Abarth 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Abarth 1500 | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1500 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2920 mm |
