1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. Both 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda are equipped with a 5,340 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 405 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | V8 Vantage | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |