1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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 7,011 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 161 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7011 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 635 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 69 L |
