1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1952 Austin A
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 155 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1952 Austin A | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Zagato | A |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 34 L |
