1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 32 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 118 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 841 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Lagonda | 120 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |