1986 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 5 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. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 975 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | 90 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2920 mm |
