1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Junior | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2920 mm |