1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 22 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 16 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
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) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (335 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | Lagonda | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |
