1986 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 288 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lagonda | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 72 L |
