1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1998 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Nissan Laurel is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 133 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 835 kg more than 1998 Nissan Laurel. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Laurel. 1998 Nissan Laurel 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. 1998 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1998 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Lagonda | Laurel |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |