1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona 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 268 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1266 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. 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 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | Lagonda | Corona |
Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |