1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century 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 182 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 Toyota Century. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | Lagonda | Century |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 60 L |