1980 Vauxhall Cavalier vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, both 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier and 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Vauxhall Cavalier | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Vauxhall | Aston Martin |
Model | Cavalier | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 286 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2920 mm |