2007 Acura TL vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 650 kg more than 2007 Acura TL. 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL. 2007 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | TL | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 97 L |
