2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 845 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
| Model | Carrera GT | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2920 mm |
