1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 11 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 506 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Venturi |
Model | V8 Zagato | 400 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |