1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1990 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 754 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 1990 Bentley Turbo 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. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1990 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
