1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 235 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Lagonda | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5338 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 549 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2620 mm |
