1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1994 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1994 Holden Statesman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 77 more horse power than 1994 Holden Statesman. (224 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 706 kg more than 1994 Holden Statesman. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Statesman. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Statesman. 1994 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1994 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | Lagonda | Statesman |
Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |