1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish

To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 21 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 270 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish.

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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish
Make Aston Martin Aston Martin
Model Lagonda Vanquish
Year Released 1988 2009
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 5935 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 301 HP 521 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 460 Nm 577 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 79.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
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 1956 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2700 mm