1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | Lagonda | 911 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 520 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 685 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2270 mm |