1966 Vauxhall VX4 vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1966 Vauxhall VX4 has manual transmission. 1966 Vauxhall VX4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Vauxhall VX4 | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Aston Martin |
| Model | VX4 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 97 L |
