1982 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 13 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 29 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 720 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | Lagonda | NSX |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
