1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
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 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham 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 250 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Brougham. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Brougham. 1968 Holden Brougham 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 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
