1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 10 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 489 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 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 1226 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 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 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | Lagonda | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |
