1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 32 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, 2011 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 50 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 BMW 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2011 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. 2011 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 750 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| 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 | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3071 mm |
