1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 180 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 262 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 Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 64 L |
