1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel 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 1977 Nissan Laurel. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 985 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Lagonda | Laurel |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |