2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 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 100 kg more than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 1982 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. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Land Rover | Aston Martin |
| Model | Discovery | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5340 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 309 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 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 | 2200 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 97 L |
