1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 32 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 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 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 330 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 315 Nm |
| 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 Length | 5290 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2770 mm |
