1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 20 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (382 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro 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 442 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro.
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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro 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 | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
Model | Lagonda | Monaro |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1658 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |