1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1995 BMW S3
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 500 kg more than 1995 BMW S3.
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) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1995 BMW S3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Lagonda | S3 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 338 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 260 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2770 mm |