1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin 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 255 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin 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 | 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Lagonda | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2620 mm |
