2005 Audi S4 vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 26 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 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 490 kg more than 2005 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | S4 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
