1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 75 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 97 L |