2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 41 kg more than 1985 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 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Avalanche | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 97 L |
