1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 139 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 506 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 68 L |
