1986 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1986 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (188 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 800 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944. 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | Lagonda | 944 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |