1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2006 Aston Martin V12
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 17 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 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 | 2006 Aston Martin V12 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Zagato | V12 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 521 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 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 | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |
