1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2001 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 50 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 456M.
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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2001 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 456M |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 95 L |
