1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1985 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Isuzu Piazza 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 284 more horse power than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 573 kg more than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1985 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Isuzu |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
