1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza 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 328 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 600 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 36 L |
