1981 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1999 BMW Breyton
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 18 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 525 kg more than 1999 BMW Breyton.
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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1999 BMW Breyton | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | Breyton |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3300 cc |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |
