1984 Pontiac Phoenix vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, both 1984 Pontiac Phoenix and 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 219 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Phoenix. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Phoenix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Phoenix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Phoenix, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Phoenix. (181 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Phoenix. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1984 Pontiac Phoenix has manual transmission. 1984 Pontiac Phoenix will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Pontiac Phoenix | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Pontiac | Aston Martin |
Model | Phoenix | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |