1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, both 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1976 Holden Sunbird were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 185 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 1976 Holden Sunbird has automatic transmission and 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Holden Sunbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | Lagonda | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2590 mm |