1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 33 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 21 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 491 kg more than 2011 BMW 335. 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, 2011 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2011 BMW 335 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. 2011 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 335 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2761 mm |
