1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2004 BMW 330
To start off, 2004 BMW 330 is newer by 24 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 61 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 735 kg more than 2004 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2004 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 330 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |
