1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 490 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Caprice | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 286 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
