2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 676 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Silverado | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2920 mm |
