2012 SsangYong Chairman W vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 28 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 87 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W.
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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | SsangYong | Aston Martin |
| Model | Chairman W | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1495 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2920 mm |
