1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, both 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato and 1988 Ferrari 348 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 137 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 355 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 348 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 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 | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 95 L |
