1985 BMW 333 vs. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 BMW 333 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 723 kg more than 1985 BMW 333.
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, 1985 BMW 333 (705 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 333 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 333 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 333 | 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 333 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 2225 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |