1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 24 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 5,340 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 106 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 314 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Z |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 72 L |
