1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 204 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 415 kg more than 1991 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
