1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1103 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200.
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. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | Lagonda | 1200 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 37 L |