1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express 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 91 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 6 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Express. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express. 2010 Chevrolet Express 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. 2010 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lagonda | Express |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3429 mm |
