1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 13 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 19 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 730 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | Lagonda | NSX |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 60 L |