1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 176 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | Lagonda | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 370 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1996 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2620 mm |