1999 Lancia Lybra vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1999 Lancia Lybra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 926 kg more than 1999 Lancia Lybra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Lybra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Lybra. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1999 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 1999 Lancia Lybra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lancia Lybra | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Lancia | Aston Martin |
Model | Lybra | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1745 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |