1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Quattroporte 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 175 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 120 kg more than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
