1982 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica 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 191 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 920 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | Lagonda | Celica |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2640 mm |
