1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Buick 40. (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 40 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3110 mm |
