1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 752 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius 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 540 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
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 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 812 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius 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 Lotec Sirius | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotec |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Sirius |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 1185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 1346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
