2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 86 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | Vanquish | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2920 mm |