1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2006 BMW 730
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 22 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 55 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 BMW 730. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730. 2006 BMW 730 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. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2006 BMW 730 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Lagonda | 730 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 88 L |