1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 5,340 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 820 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
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 1966 Vauxhall Viscount has manual transmission. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount 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 | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
Model | Lagonda | Viscount |
Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |