1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1984 Honda Civic
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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic 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 332 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 790 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Civic |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 61 L |
