1989 Maserati Royale vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1989 Maserati Royale is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1989 Maserati Royale. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati Royale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 Maserati Royale. 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.
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1989 Maserati Royale | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Maserati | Aston Martin |
Model | Royale | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4930 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2920 mm |