1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 344 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 76 L |
