1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 25 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 68 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 392 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | Lagonda | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3246 mm |
