1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 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 288 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 525 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. 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, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | V8 Zagato | 504 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 534 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
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 | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 60 L |