1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1996 Caterham 7
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 17 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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1747 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
Model | Lagonda | 7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2240 mm |