1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1986 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato and 1986 Morgan 4 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 336 more horse power than 1986 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1986 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 995 kg more than 1986 Morgan 4. 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 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1986 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
