1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 20 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 1146 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Lagonda | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |