1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 15 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 262 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 1150 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 7 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2260 mm |
