1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 21 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, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX 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 727 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | Lagonda | NSX |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 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 | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2540 mm |