1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1997 Toyota Supra

To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra 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 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 606 kg more than 1997 Toyota Supra.

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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Supra.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Aston Martin Lagonda 1997 Toyota Supra
Make Aston Martin Toyota
Model Lagonda Supra
Year Released 1988 1997
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 301 HP 325 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 460 Nm 441 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2226 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2560 mm


 

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