1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 425 kg more than 1968 Toyota Century. 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, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | Lagonda | Century |
Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |