1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1979 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1979 Volkswagen Passat 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 227 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. (95 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1979 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lagonda | Passat |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2480 mm |
