1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1986 Austin Montego
To start off, both 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato and 1986 Austin Montego were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 347 more horse power than 1986 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1986 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 710 kg more than 1986 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Austin Montego. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Austin Montego.
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1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1986 Austin Montego | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Zagato | Montego |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 534 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |