1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 11 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 89 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | Lagonda | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 65 L |
