1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 23 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, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 61 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | V8 Zagato | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 86 L |
