1982 BMW 328 vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, both 1982 BMW 328 and 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 594 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 328 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 309 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2100 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
