1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1985 Buick LeSabre
To start off, both 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato and 1985 Buick LeSabre were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 269 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1985 Buick LeSabre, 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1985 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | V8 Zagato | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 68 L |