2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 695 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Frontier | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Nissan | Aston Martin |
Model | Frontier | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2920 mm |