1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2009 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 24 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 104 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti G37. (328 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti G37. (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2009 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
| Model | V8 Zagato | G37 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 76 L |
