1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | GTA | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 435 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 97 L |