1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, both 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1988 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 159 more horse power than 1988 Renault 25. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 936 kg more than 1988 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 25. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1988 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | Lagonda | 25 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |
