1982 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1984 BMW 628
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 128 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 630 kg more than 1984 BMW 628. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1984 BMW 628 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Lagonda | 628 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |