1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 33 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 151 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 305 kg more than 2012 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari.
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1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Aston Martin | Tata |
Model | Lagonda | Safari |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |