1982 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla 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) has 250 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | Lagonda | Corolla |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 50 L |