1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, both 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 681 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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. 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has automatic transmission and 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Lagonda | Monte Carlo |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |