2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 269 kg more than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Land Rover | Aston Martin |
| Model | Discovery | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 286 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
