1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2006 BMW Z4
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 30 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 890 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2006 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2500 mm |
