1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
To start off, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. Both 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato are equipped with a 5,340 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 172 kg more than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | V8 Zagato |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 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 | 1992 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 113 L |
