1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1992 BMW 332
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 8 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, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 700 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1992 BMW 332 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Lagonda | 332 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3152 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |