1979 Honda Accord vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | Accord | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 97 L |