1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2003 TVR T 350
To start off, 2003 TVR T 350 is newer by 15 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 86 more horse power than 2003 TVR T 350. (346 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2003 TVR T 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 716 kg more than 2003 TVR T 350. 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 @ 5100 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 TVR T 350. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 TVR T 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2003 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | V8 Zagato | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 57 L |
