1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 720 kg more than 1958 Rover P4. 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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | Lagonda | P4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |
