1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1999 BMW 750
To start off, 1999 BMW 750 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,370 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 750 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 42 kg more than 1999 BMW 750.
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, 1999 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1999 BMW 750 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Lagonda | 750 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5370 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 490 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3080 mm |