1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Skyline 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 208 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1985 Nissan Skyline. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Skyline. 1985 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1985 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Lagonda | Skyline |
Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2620 mm |