1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 23 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 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 310 kg more than 2008 Ascari A10.
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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 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 | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ascari |
Model | V8 Zagato | A10 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 346 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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2636 mm |