1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. (310 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 310 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. 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 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Turbo | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2920 mm |
