1979 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 6 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 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 1985 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 1985 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | Accord | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 97 L |