1982 Toyota Starlet vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1452 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Starlet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Starlet | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Starlet | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 2226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2920 mm |
