1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT 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 178 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | GT | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 97 L |
