1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 35 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 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 635 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2497 mm |
