1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 785 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1968 Dodge Coronet has manual transmission. 1968 Dodge Coronet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Coronet | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 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 | 1440 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2920 mm |
