1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona 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 394 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 880 kg more than 1963 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Corona |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 75 L |
