1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2010 Acura RL
To start off, 2010 Acura RL is newer by 22 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, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Acura RL. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 374 kg more than 2010 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RL. 2010 Acura RL 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. 2010 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2010 Acura RL | |
Make | Aston Martin | Acura |
Model | Lagonda | RL |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4971 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2799 mm |