1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 35 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 6 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2013 BMW 5 Series 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. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Lagonda | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2132 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1559 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3070 mm |