1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1979 Datsun Laurel
To start off, both 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1979 Datsun Laurel were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1979 Datsun Laurel. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1979 Datsun Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1979 Datsun Laurel. 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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Datsun Laurel. (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Datsun Laurel. 1979 Datsun Laurel has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Datsun Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1979 Datsun Laurel | |
Make | Aston Martin | Datsun |
Model | Lagonda | Laurel |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |