1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 390 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | Lagonda | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 80 L |