1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1964 Austin A 90
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 528 kg more than 1964 Austin A 90. 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1964 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | Lagonda | A 90 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 34 L |