1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1975 BMW 1502
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. 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, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1975 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Lagonda | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
