2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 336 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
Model | CLS | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2012 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4663 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2920 mm |