1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 540 kg more than 2008 Ascari A10.
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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ascari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | A10 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2636 mm |
