1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 123 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | Lagonda | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3380 mm |
