1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
To start off, both 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1983 Pontiac 6000 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 224 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (85 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 670 kg more than 1983 Pontiac 6000. 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 Pontiac 6000, 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (224 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 6000. 1983 Pontiac 6000 has automatic transmission and 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Pontiac 6000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | Lagonda | 6000 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 103.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 69 L |