1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2003 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 19 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 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 467 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. 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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2003 Buick Blackhawk 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. 2003 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2003 Buick Blackhawk | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Lagonda | Blackhawk |
Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 7458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 692 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3280 mm |