1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 885 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | Lagonda | A 70 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |