1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1986 Buick Regal
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 8 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 736 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal. 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1986 Buick Regal 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. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1986 Buick Regal | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Lagonda | Regal |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
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 | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |