1986 BMW M3 vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, both 1986 BMW M3 and 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 112 more horse power than 1986 BMW M3. (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 930 kg more than 1986 BMW M3. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M3. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M3 | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | M3 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2920 mm |
