1989 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. Both 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda are equipped with a 5,340 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | Lagonda | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |