1998 Porsche 935 vs. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 935. (276 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 935.
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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 935. (310 Nm). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 935. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 935 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 935 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 935 | 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
| Model | 935 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 309 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
