1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R 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. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP) has 162 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (270 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 270 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 554 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 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) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
