1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1953 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey 100 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 212 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1278 kg more than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1953 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Lagonda | 100 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.3 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 | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2290 mm |
