1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1975 BMW 316
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 316 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 197 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1975 BMW 316. 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, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1975 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 316 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |
