1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 1600 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2920 mm |