1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1980 GMC Suburban
To start off, both 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1980 GMC Suburban were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 157 more horse power than 1980 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1980 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Suburban weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Because 1980 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 GMC Suburban 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, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 GMC Suburban. 1980 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1980 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | Lagonda | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3300 mm |
