1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Fiat | Aston Martin |
Model | 124 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2920 mm |