1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 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 168 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | Lagonda | Defender |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2890 mm |