1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 641 kg more than 1962 Bristol 407. 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Bristol | Aston Martin |
Model | 407 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |