1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1974 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda RX-3 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 1178 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-3.
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.
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1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1974 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | Lagonda | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 65 L |