2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Tahoe | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |