1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, both 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1978 Seat 131 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) has 227 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1062 kg more than 1978 Seat 131. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
Model | Lagonda | 131 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2500 mm |