1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, both 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1978 Mazda 616 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 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1314 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | Lagonda | 616 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2480 mm |
