1989 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | Lagonda | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |