1977 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 515 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Camaro | 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Camaro | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
