1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2006 Pagani Zonda is newer by 29 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), 2006 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Pagani Zonda. (547 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 760 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pagani |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| 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 |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
