2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 567 kg more than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2006 Jaguar S-Type has manual transmission. 2006 Jaguar S-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar S-Type | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
Model | S-Type | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 2226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |