1989 Toyota Corolla vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Toyota Corolla | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
Model | Corolla | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 97 L |