1981 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1981 Toyota Celica 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 168 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | Lagonda | Celica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2562 cc |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2640 mm |
