1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. Both 1993 Aston Martin Virage and 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda are equipped with a 5,340 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 225 kg more than 1993 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1993 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Virage | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
