1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1992 Porsche 965
To start off, 1992 Porsche 965 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 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 965 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 635 kg more than 1992 Porsche 965.
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, 1992 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1992 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | Lagonda | 965 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2270 mm |
