1981 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 17 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 204 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 779 kg more than 1998 Nissan Pickup. 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Lagonda | Pickup |
Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2960 mm |