2012 Hyundai Equus vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Equus.
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, 2012 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Hyundai Equus | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Hyundai | Aston Martin |
Model | Equus | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2012 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5159 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2920 mm |