1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1942 Maserati 8CL
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 8CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 8CL would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Maserati 8CL (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Maserati 8CL should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1942 Maserati 8CL.
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.
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1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1942 Maserati 8CL | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | Lagonda | 8CL |
Year Released | 1984 | 1942 |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 780 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |