2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 42 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Land Rover | Aston Martin |
| Model | Discovery | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2920 mm |
