1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1974 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, both 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1974 Vauxhall Victor were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 836 kg more than 1974 Vauxhall Victor.

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 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1974 Vauxhall Victor 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 Vauxhall Victor
Make Aston Martin Vauxhall
Model Lagonda Victor
Year Released 1974 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5341 cc 2279 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 109 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1996 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2680 mm


 

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