1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1975 BMW Coupe
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe 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 139 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1975 BMW Coupe | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Lagonda | Coupe |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |