1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1952 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 981 kg more than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
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. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1952 Jaguar C-Type has manual transmission. 1952 Jaguar C-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1952 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | Lagonda | C-Type |
Year Released | 1974 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 218 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1996 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2450 mm |