1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2008 Pontiac G8
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G8 is newer by 32 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G8 (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G8 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 873 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G8.
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, 2008 Pontiac G8 (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2008 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
| Model | Lagonda | G8 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |
