1958 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 926 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca. 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, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | V8 Zagato |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 113 L |
