1964 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 525 kg more than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. 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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1964 Jaguar 3.8 has manual transmission. 1964 Jaguar 3.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar 3.8 | 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
Model | 3.8 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 97 L |