2010 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2010 Renault Grand Scenic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2010 Renault Grand Scenic. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 713 kg more than 2010 Renault Grand Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Grand Scenic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Grand Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Grand Scenic. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Grand Scenic has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Grand Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Renault Grand Scenic | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Renault | Aston Martin |
Model | Grand Scenic | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2010 | 1979 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2920 mm |