1990 Lamborghini LM vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1990 Lamborghini LM is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 474 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1990 Lamborghini LM has manual transmission. 1990 Lamborghini LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Lamborghini LM | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Lamborghini | Aston Martin |
Model | LM | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5167 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 449 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2700 kg | 2226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2920 mm |