1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 787 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | Lagonda | Civic |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 50 L |