1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1979 Lada S
To start off, 1979 Lada S 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 5,340 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 1226 kg more than 1979 Lada S.
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 | 1979 Lada S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lada |
Model | Lagonda | S |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2470 mm |