1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1981 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 560 kg more than 1981 Avanti Avanti. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Avanti Avanti. 1981 Avanti Avanti 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. 1981 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1981 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Avanti |
| Model | Lagonda | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |
