1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. Both 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon and 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda are equipped with a 5,340 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 401 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
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, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Saloon | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
