1982 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 31 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 220 kg more than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | Lagonda | Continental |
Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 90 L |