1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 886 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Lagonda | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
