1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 6 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 (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 396 kg more than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 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 (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
