2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 876 more horse power than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 820 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 911 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotec Sirius has manual transmission. 2001 Lotec Sirius will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec Sirius | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Lotec | Aston Martin |
| Model | Sirius | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 1185 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 1346 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1280 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
