1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 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 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 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 742 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 644 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 68 L |
