1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1974 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1974 Vauxhall Victor. (109 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1974 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1974 Vauxhall Victor. 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.
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1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1974 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
Model | Lagonda | Victor |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |