1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 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 345 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 585 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. 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) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna. 1990 Renault Laguna 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. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | V8 Zagato | Laguna |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 181 Nm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |