1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 196 kg more than 1968 Holden Monaro. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
