1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1978 BMW 320
To start off, both 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1978 BMW 320 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1386 kg more than 1978 BMW 320.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1978 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 320 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 641 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |
