1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
To start off, both 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 440 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | RZ | V8 Zagato |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 433 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
