1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1974 BMW 518
To start off, both 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1974 BMW 518 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 960 kg more than 1974 BMW 518.
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 1974 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1974 BMW 518 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1974 BMW 518 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 518 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
