1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 24 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 171 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 858 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV. 2012 Nissan NV 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. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Zagato | NV |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 106 L |
