1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1995 BMW 318
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 19 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 5,341 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 653 kg more than 1995 BMW 318.
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 1995 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 318 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 | 1995 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 318 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 63 L |
