2008 BMW 118 vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 28 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 145 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 885 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 118 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 1340 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |