1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 401 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra. 1979 Buick Electra 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. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1979 Buick Electra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Lagonda | Electra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3030 mm |