1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2005 Pagani Zonda is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Pagani Zonda. (547 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 740 kg more than 2005 Pagani Zonda. 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, 2005 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm). This means 2005 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pagani |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
