1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 175 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Lagonda | 6 series |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2855 mm |