1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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 11 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 67 L |
