1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 310 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | V8 Zagato | Riviera |
Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.4 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 75 L |