1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1988 Zastava Yugo
To start off, 1988 Zastava Yugo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1988 Zastava Yugo. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1988 Zastava Yugo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1988 Zastava Yugo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Zastava Yugo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Zastava Yugo. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Zastava Yugo.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1988 Zastava Yugo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Zastava |
Model | V8 Vantage | Yugo |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 55.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 30 L |