1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1978 Buick Estate
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate. 1978 Buick Estate 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. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1978 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | Lagonda | Estate |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |
