1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 12 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 5,340 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 1005 kg more than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
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 1986 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan Silvia 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 | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Lagonda | Silvia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |