1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 672 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage.
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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Project Vantage | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2920 mm |
