1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1987 TVR 420 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1987 TVR 420.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 TVR 420. (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 TVR 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1987 TVR 420 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | Lagonda | 420 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4225 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2390 mm |
