2008 BMW 320 vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 30 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 125 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 796 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 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:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 320 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
