1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1984 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1984 Lamborghini LM is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 7,257 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1984 Lamborghini LM. (414 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Lamborghini LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 708 kg more than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 1984 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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 V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lamborghini LM. (589 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lamborghini LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1984 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | V8 Vantage | LM |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 110 L |
