1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 26 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 5,340 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 168 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 575 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (191 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 320 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 63 L |
