1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 975 kg more than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | Lagonda | Sidewinder |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |
