1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, both 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1983 Ferrari 308 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 104 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (205 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 670 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 308. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Lagonda | 308 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
