2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 608 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Land Rover | Aston Martin |
Model | Defender | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 97 L |