1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 141 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lagonda | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.4 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 | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 68 L |
