2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Brooklands | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 97 L |