1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria

To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria 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 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 931 kg more than 1969 Nissan Gloria. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Aston Martin Lagonda 1969 Nissan Gloria
Make Aston Martin Nissan
Model Lagonda Gloria
Year Released 1988 1969
Engine Size 5340 cc 1987 cc
Horse Power 301 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 460 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2226 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2700 mm


 

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