1982 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1953 Austin A 70
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 820 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1953 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Lagonda | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 56 L |
