1981 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1982 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. 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 192 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1982 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | Lagonda | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2530 mm |
