1997 Acura NSX vs. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1997 Acura NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 830 kg more than 1997 Acura NSX.
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. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1997 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1997 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | NSX | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5338 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
