1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2000 BMW 750
To start off, 2000 BMW 750 is newer by 21 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 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 750 (387 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 750 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 610 kg more than 2000 BMW 750.
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, 2000 BMW 750 (759 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2000 BMW 750 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. 2000 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2000 BMW 750 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Lagonda | 750 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5646 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 387 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 759 Nm |
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 | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3080 mm |