1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1965 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 76 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1965 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 75 L |
