2007 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 820 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | Civic | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5340 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 97 L |