1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2008 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2008 TVR Chimaera is newer by 28 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 5 more horse power than 2008 TVR Chimaera. (281 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2008 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2008 TVR Chimaera. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 TVR Chimaera. (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2008 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | Lagonda | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2290 mm |
