1981 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 10 more horse power than 2002 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 845 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911. 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) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche 911. (366 Nm). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | Lagonda | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |