1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 50 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Zagato | CLS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 511 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2075 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2874 mm |
