1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 27 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti M. (325 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 5 kg more than 2013 Infiniti M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
| Model | V8 Zagato | M |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
