1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. Both 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato and 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon are equipped with a 5,340 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 4 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon 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. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Zagato | V8 Saloon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 104 L |
