1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1989 Avanti Avanti
To start off, both 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato and 1989 Avanti Avanti 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. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 116 kg more than 1989 Avanti Avanti. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1989 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Aston Martin | Avanti |
Model | V8 Zagato | Avanti |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 433 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 534 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3400 mm |