1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1984 Renault R5

To start off, both 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1984 Renault R5 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 275 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Aston Martin Lagonda 1984 Renault R5
Make Aston Martin Renault
Model Lagonda R5
Year Released 1984 1984
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5339 cc 1527 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 309 HP 34 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 76 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2100 kg 720 kg
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2440 mm


 

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