1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona 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 (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 850 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona. 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 (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Zagato | Corona |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 534 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 51 L |