1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1959 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 1464 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
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1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1959 Berkeley Foursome | |
Make | Aston Martin | Berkeley |
Model | V8 Zagato | Foursome |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 534 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 24 L |