1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, both 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato and 1985 Renault 5 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 274 more horse power than 1985 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 618 kg more than 1985 Renault 5. 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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1985 Renault 5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | V8 Zagato | 5 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 51 L |