1993 BMW 840 vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 360 kg more than 1993 BMW 840. 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 840 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 97 L |