1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 is newer by 4 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 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 330 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 950 kg more than 1992 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 100 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
