1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1983 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, both 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1983 Chrysler New Yorker were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 213 more horse power than 1983 Chrysler New Yorker. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1983 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 905 kg more than 1983 Chrysler New Yorker. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Chrysler New Yorker, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chrysler New Yorker. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1983 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | Lagonda | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2630 mm |
