1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 62 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Zagato | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5338 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 113 L |
