1977 Chrysler 1610 vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler 1610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler 1610 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 1610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1977 Chrysler 1610. 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, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 1610. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1977 Chrysler 1610 has manual transmission. 1977 Chrysler 1610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler 1610 | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Chrysler | Aston Martin |
Model | 1610 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2920 mm |