1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2002 Bentley State Limousine
To start off, 2002 Bentley State Limousine is newer by 24 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley State Limousine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (400 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley State Limousine should accelerate faster than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley State Limousine weights approximately 1164 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. 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, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley State Limousine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2002 Bentley State Limousine 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. 2002 Bentley State Limousine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2002 Bentley State Limousine | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | Lagonda | State Limousine |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 3390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 6230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3850 mm |
