1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1978 Buick Estate
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 290 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate. 1978 Buick Estate 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. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1978 Buick Estate | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | V8 Zagato | Estate |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 97.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |