1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 428 kg more than 2012 Nissan Frontier. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | Lagonda | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 80 L |
