2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2008 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 22 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 69 more horse power than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Buick LaCrosse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick LaCrosse | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | LaCrosse | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 97 L |
