1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 28 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, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 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 10 kg more than 2012 BMW 650.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2012 BMW 650 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. 2012 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2012 BMW 650 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Lagonda | 650 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |