1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato 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 115 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 928. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 928.
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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 928 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 66 L |
