1982 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, both 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1982 Chevrolet Caprice were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 194 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 520 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Aston Martin Lagonda 1982 Chevrolet Caprice
Make Aston Martin Chevrolet
Model Lagonda Caprice
Year Released 1982 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 3753 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 309 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 237 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2100 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2950 mm


 

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