1981 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1981 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, both 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1981 Plymouth Horizon were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Plymouth Horizon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1981 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Plymouth |
Model | Lagonda | Horizon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2530 mm |