1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1984 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 GMC Suburban 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 279 more horse power than 1984 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1984 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 GMC Suburban weights approximately 654 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Because 1984 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 GMC Suburban. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 GMC Suburban. 1984 GMC Suburban 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. 1984 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1984 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
Model | V8 Zagato | Suburban |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3300 mm |