1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1685 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Caterham | Aston Martin |
Model | Seven | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5340 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 286 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 435 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2920 mm |