1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2000 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 24 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 248 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
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 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 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.
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1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | Lagonda | DB7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 435 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 89 L |