1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano 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 397 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
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1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2012 Tata Nano | |
Make | Aston Martin | Tata |
Model | V8 Zagato | Nano |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 534 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 37 L |