1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 14 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 96 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Lagonda | Caprice |
Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1996 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |